When young folks have questions about gender or sexuality, they are often looking for support. This section of QMUNITY's website offers FAQs and resources for parents and caregivers.
Dr. Greene provides a new conceptual framework for understanding "explosive children" who are lacking some crucial skills and require a different approach to parenting.
A visualization video for parents and caregivers on how letting go (in three different ways) can make space in your life and help spread kindness to yourself and your family.
Here are some general FAQs on types of therapy, with answers. If you have specific questions about the therapy prescribed to you or your child, ask the therapist you are seeing.
MindUP for Educators is a two-part series to support adult well-being in the K-12 education system. Topics include well-being, mindful teaching, resilience, and positive neuroscience.
These webinars provide parents and caregivers with information on how ADHD is diagnosed, evidence based treatment for ADHD, self-regulation tools for children with ADHD, tips on parenting a child with ADHD, and how to help a child with ADHD at school.
This guide offers parents balanced, reassuring information to help them understand and manage ADHD. Topics include evaluation and diagnosis, coexisting conditions and behavior therapy.
This book offers parents and caregivers a step-by-step guide to some of the most common struggles for kids aged 5–12. It includes a framework to explore new ways of responding to your child.
A source of information for families wanting to understand and affirm their transgender, gender-expansive, or nonbinary child.
Powerpoint Slides for Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Helping parents, caregivers, and educators gain the confidence and skills to support children's outdoor play.
As your child grows, they may be exposed to cannabis. By having an open and curious conversation, you can help guide your child to make informed, safer decisions. Check out this week’s resources to explore some tips to help talk about it.
Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.
Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you or anyone else’s safety is at risk and immediate help is needed.
If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their own life, or needs someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or ideas:
For mental health or substance use crisis support:
For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.